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Administrative Assistant

Sonoco · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you managed several tasks at once, like phones, visitors and a deadline. How did you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and organized when the front office gets busy all at once.

Tell me about a time you caught an error in someone else's paperwork. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they have the attention to detail the posting asks for and address errors tactfully.

Tell me about a time you helped plan a company event or meeting. What did you own?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate the details of company functions from start to finish on their own.

What would you do

This role tracks weekly and monthly safety documents and joins the plant's safety steering team. How would you keep that tracking on schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can build a simple system that keeps safety paperwork current without reminders.

A visitor shows up unannounced and says they need to see the plant manager now. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle visitors politely while following plant safety and security rules.

How do you schedule onsite training so it does not pull too many people off the floor at once?

What they are checking: Whether they think about production needs when coordinating training and meetings.

How would you handle confidential information like employee records or injury reports?

What they are checking: Whether they understand discretion in a role that sees sensitive safety and personnel details.

About the work

You will work with mainframe systems. Tell me about a database or business system you have had to learn.

What they are checking: Whether they can pick up older or unfamiliar systems patiently and enter data accurately.

The role helps with monthly physical inventory. What experience do you have counting or reconciling inventory?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that accurate counts matter for plant finances and are careful with numbers.

What is your comfort level with Excel and Outlook for tracking and scheduling?

What they are checking: Whether they have the basic office tools needed to coordinate meetings and track documents.

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The full job description

As published by Sonoco.

Position: Administrative Assistant Location, Milwaukee, WI Rate: $25.82/hour Schedule: day shift From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. Position Summary: We are seeking an organized, self-motivated office administrator to join our growing organization. In this position, you will manage a variety of administrative tasks such as: answering phone calls, organizing mail, working with our mainframe systems and directing visitors. As you will provide office support and coordinate office activities, a positive attitude and attention to detail is strongly encouraged. Essential Functions: • Actively track weekly and monthly safety documents and participate in the plant’s safety steering team. Help coordinate company functions and meetings. Schedule onsite training as required. • Participate in monthly physical inventory of finished goods and raw material. • Schedule outbound freight as a back up. • Assist with employee orientations. Process onboarding paperwork and maintain EE personnel files. Track EE attendance and points and payroll. • Maintain and replenish office supplies as well as tools. Enter plant purchases and vendor invoices for order/payment. • Answer phone/e-mail and direct customers/visitors to appropriate personnel for assistance. • Distribute mail and faxes; prepare written correspondence. • File and maintain all relevant documents. • Perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Required Education & Experience: • Secretarial or Office Administrative experience • Strong Communication and interpersonal skills • Organizational and Leadership skills. • Intermediate to Advanced MS Office Skills • High school diploma or equivalent required • Some college or advanced studies preferred Kronos experience preferred At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services • Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family • Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance • Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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